Windows Client Engineer - Endpoint & Vulnerability Remediation

Job#: 3054635

Job Description:

Overview

We are looking for a Windows Client Engineer to manage and modernize the Windows endpoint environment through Microsoft Intune and SCCM/Configuration Manager, with a primary focus on reducing vulnerability risk.

This is a hands-on engineering role that will partner closely with the security team to review Tenable findings, translate vulnerabilities into deployable fixes, and build packages, scripts, and configuration baselines to remediate issues at scale.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Hybrid role - Tuesday and Friday from home

Contract Role - 1 year

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Candidates without a degree will be considered with 4+ years of relevant experience

Top 3 Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Client/Server operating systems
• Ability to independently investigate and remediate vulnerabilities
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, SCCM/Configuration Manager, and PowerShell

Key Responsibilities

• Review outstanding vulnerabilities identified through Tenable, including Tenable.io, Nessus, and Tenable Security Center, and own endpoint remediation from initial finding through closure
• Build, test, and deploy remediation solutions using Intune and SCCM, including application updates, patches, registry/configuration changes, and scripted fixes
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, detection, and remediation
• Build detection and remediation logic for Intune proactive remediations and SCCM configuration items
• Package and deploy third-party application updates using tools such as Intune Win32 apps, SCCM application deployments, and Patch My PC
• Manage Windows patching through Windows Update for Business, WSUS, and SCCM software update groups
• Partner with the security/vulnerability management team to triage findings, validate remediation, and identify potential false positives
• Track remediation progress and report on patch compliance, coverage, outstanding vulnerabilities, and SLAs
• Maintain Windows configuration baselines and security hardening standards, including CIS and DISA STIG alignment
• Support Intune/SCCM co-management, device onboarding, compliance policies, and Conditional Access
• Document remediation processes and establish repeatable, well-tested deployment procedures that minimize impact to production users

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant Windows endpoint engineering experience when meeting the degree requirements, or 4+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Client/Server operating systems
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and SCCM/Configuration Manager
• Experience with application packaging and deployment
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation, detection, and remediation
• Experience with Windows patch management using Windows Update for Business, WSUS, SCCM, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts and tools, with Tenable strongly preferred; experience with Qualys or Rapid7 is also relevant
• Understanding of CVEs, CVSS scoring, and vulnerability remediation
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Entra ID/Azure AD
• Ability to independently investigate vulnerabilities, identify appropriate remediation, test changes, and deploy fixes with minimal disruption to end users

Nice to Have

• Experience with PSADT, Patch My PC, MSI, or MSIX application packaging
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and vulnerability management
• Knowledge of CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs
• Microsoft MD-102 or SC-200 certification
• CompTIA Security+ certification

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

October 5, 2026

Pay Range:

$40 - $47 per hour

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